ODIA GENIEVE BRYAN (4.4) is the daughter of Finus Ewing Bryan and Caledonia Ann (Revere) Bryan.  Odia was born on August 23, 1866 in Maury County, Tennessee.  On November 28, 1886,  Odia Bryan married Robert Marvin Ferguson in Brandon, Texas.  There is question about Robert’s middle name.  According to many family records, it was “Marvin,” but a Family Bible shows “Marmaduke.”  Robert was born on May 3, 1864 near Brandon, Texas and is the son of Robert Andrew Ferguson (born 1828 in North Carolina) and Isabella (Woods) Ferguson (born June 28, 1835 in Glasgow, Scotland).  Robert and Odia were the parents of seven children:

   Robert Ewin Ferguson, b. December 23, 1887, Brandon, Texas
   Jessie Geneva Ferguson (4.4.2), b. May 29, 1889, Brandon, Texas
   Sedelia Belle Ferguson (4.4.3), b. April 3, 1892, Brandon, Texas
   Ruby Omega Ferguson, b. May 11, 1894, Texas
   Daughter, b. January 16, 1896, Texas
   King Beryl Ferguson (4.4.6), b. February 22, 1898, Brandon, Texas
   Elsie Dean Ferguson (4.4.7), b. July 9, 1901, Brandon, Texas

Robert M. Ferguson died at home in Brandon, Texas on February 9, 1930 and was buried in the Brandon Cemetery.  Odia (Bryan) Ferguson died on April 12, 1941 in Brandon, Texas and was buried there in the Brandon Cemetery.  Ewin Ferguson never married.  Robert Ewin Ferguson died on May 23, 1929 and was buried in Brandon, Texas.  Ruby Ferguson died as a child on December 19, 1895 and was buried in Brandon, Texas.  Robert and Odia’s daughter who was born in 1896 died as an infant on February 23, 1896.

References:  1)  House of Ferguson, by Clara (Baldwin) Bryan, 1978;  2)  Family Group Sheet by Clara (Baldwin) Bryan, February 2, 1971;  3)  Family Group Sheet by Eleanor (Harwell) Roberson, February, 1984;  4)  Family Bible of Robert M. Ferguson

JESSIE GENEVA FERGUSON (4.4.2) is the daughter of Robert Marvin Ferguson and Odia Geneva (Bryan) Ferguson.  Jessie was born on May 29, 1889 in Brandon, Texas.  On October 13, 1907, Jessie Ferguson married Elonsia Jackson in Milford, Texas.  Elonsia “Lon” Jackson was born on December 22, 1884 in Irene, Texas and is the son of Oren Albertas “Burt” Jackson (born November, 1859 in Texas) and Susan Cornelia (Robins) Jackson (born 1863 in Texas).  Lon and Jessie Jackson were the parents of five children:

   Boyd Bryan Jackson (4.4.2.1), b. January 14, 1909, Brandon, Texas
   Mary Jo Jackson, b. November 2, 1911, Brandon, Texas
   Enivier Arlene Jackson (4.4.2.3), b. September 25, 1925, Ralls, Texas
   Berta Ione Jackson, b. May 18, 1928, Ralls, Texas
   Bobbie Irise Jackson (4.4.2.5), b. May 18, 1928, Ralls, Texas

In 1910, Lon and Jessie Jackson were living in Hill County, Texas.  Jessie (Ferguson) Jackson died on January 10, 1965 and Lon Jackson died on April 21, 1966.  Both were buried in the Restland Cemetery in Olney, Texas.  On May 22, 1941, Mary Jo Jackson married Clarence Shirley Burton in Elbert, Texas.  Shirley Burton died on June 25, 1972 and Mary Jo (Jackson) Burton died on December 14, 1975.  Both died in Olney, Texas and both were buried there in the Restland Cemetery.  On August 11, 1962, Berta Jackson married Alton Dulane Turner in Throckmorton, Texas.  Alton was born on November 7, 1914 near New Castle, Texas.  Alton and Berta Turner have no children.  Alton Turner is a farmer and a heavy equipment operator.

References:  1)  1910 Census, Hill County, Texas;  2)  “House of Ferguson,” by Clara (Baldwin) Bryan, 1978;  3)  Family Bible of Robert M. Ferguson

BOYD BRYAN JACKSON (4.4.2.1) is the son of Elonsia Jackson and Jessie Geneva (Ferguson) Jackson.  Boyd was born on January 14, 1909 in Brandon, Texas.  On June 29, 1940, Boyd Jackson married Ouidia Mae McCluer in Olney, Texas.  Ouidia was born on July 24, 1917 in Olney, Texas.  Boyd and Ouidia Jackson are the parents of two children:

   Billy Lonal Jackson, b. October 14, 1946, Olney, Texas
   Ewin Morrien Jackson, b. August 18, 1951, Olney, Texas

Boyd Jackson lives in Olney, Texas.  On October 28, 1967, Billy Jackson married Linda Marie Frazier in Wichita Falls, Texas and they have two children:  -  Elizabeth Ann Jackson, b. December 25, 1968, Olney, Texas,  -  Barbara Ann Jackson, b. October 19, 1971, Olney, Texas.  Ewin Morrien Jackson died as a newborn on August 19, 1951.

Reference:  1)  “House of Ferguson,” by Clara (Baldwin) Bryan, 1978

ENIVIER ARLENE JACKSON (4.4.2.3) is the daughter of Elonsia Jackson and Jessie Geneva (Ferguson) Jackson.  Arlene was born on September 25, 1925 in Ralls, Texas.  On June 7, 1945, Arlene Jackson married Horace Cooper Blancett in Graham, Texas.  Horace was born on October 2, 1923 in True, Texas.  Horace and Arlene Blancett are the parnents of four children:

   Kay Elaine Blancett, b. September 23, 1946, Olney, Texas
   Melinda Diane Blancett, b. July 30, 1949, Olney, Texas
   Jacklynn Jean Blancett, b. October 19, 1950, Olney, Texas
   Joy Gayle Blancett, b. July 9, 1954, Olney, Texas

On January 31, 1966 Elaine Blancett married Mishel Barr (born January 28, 1947 in Olney, Texas) in Stephenville, Texas and they have one daughter:  -  Michelle Lynette Barr, b. February 2, 1967, Olney, Texas.  On June 7, 1970, Diane Blancett married Robert Norman Richardson (born January 10, 1949 in Hollyoke, Massachusetts) in Olney, Texas and they have one daughter:  -  Shelby Dawn Richardson, b. April 22, 1973.  On August 11, 1973, Jacklynn Blancett married Theron R. Allmond in Olney, Texas.

Reference:  1)  “House of Ferguson,” by Clara (Baldwin) Bryan, 1978

BOBBIE IRISE JACKSON (4.4.2.5) is the daughter of Elonsia Jackson and Jessie Geneva (Ferguson) Jackson.  Bobbie was born on May 18, 1928 in Ralls, Texas.  On December 27, 1950, Bobbie Jackson married Delwin Dean Davis in Fort Worth, Texas.  Delwin was born on August 23, 1923 in New Castle, Texas.  Delwin and Bobbie Davis are the parents of four children:

   Rebecca Sue Davis, b. February 27, 1951, Olney, Texas
   Lonal Lee Davis, b. November 6, 1957, Olney, Texas
   Mishel Dean Davis, b. August 13, 1963, Olney, Texas
   Robert Lynn Davis, b. June 16, 1965, Olney, Texas

On December 4, 1971, Sue Davis married Charles Hicks and they have two children:  -  Kevin Todd Hicks, b. February 26, 1975, Irving, Texas,  -  Koby Trent Hicks, b. October 27, 1976, Irving, Texas.

Reference:  1)  “House of Ferguson,” by Clara (Baldwin) Bryan, 1978

SEDELIA BELLE FERGUSON (4.4.3) is the daughter of Robert Marvin Ferguson and Odia Genieve (Bryan) Ferguson.  Deal was born on April 3, 1892 in Brandon, Texas.  Deal Ferguson married Leaton R. Toler in Brandon, Texas.  Leat is the son of M. T. Toler.  Leat and Deal Toler were the parents of three children:

   Edwin Lester Toler, b. October 26, 1910, Brandon, Texas
   Lorraine Toler, b. June 24, 1912, Brandon, Texas
   Infant, b. June 14, 1914

Deal (Ferguson) Toler died on June 15, 1914 in Brandon, Texas and was buried there in the Brandon Cemetery.  Edwin Toler married Myrtle Craige.  After graduating from high school, Ed Toler joined the United States Air Force and became an aerial photographer.  After his military service, Ed and his wife flew as a team for their own Aerial Photography Company.  Ed and Myrtle Toler have three children:  -  Eddie Toler,  -  Gerry Toler,  -  Doris Toler.  Eddie Toler now runs the aerial photography company.  Gerry Toler married E. R. Smith.  Doris Toler married Harlan Grimes and they have three children.  Ed Toler and his family live in Odessa, Texas.  Lorraine Toler died as an infant on November 24, 1912.  Leat and Deal Toler’s third child died on the day of birth, June 14, 1914.

References:  1)  Family Group Sheet by Eleanor (Harwell) Roberson, February, 1984;  2)  Family Bible of Robert M. Ferguson;  3)  Letter, Eleanor (Harwell) Roberson to Robert Casey, March 20, 1984

KING BERYL FERGUSON (4.4.6) is the son of Robert Marvin Ferguson and Odia Genieve (Bryan) Ferguson.  Beryl was born on February 22, 1898 in Brandon, Texas.  On March 25, 1927, Beryl Ferguson married Artie Eula Carson in Paducah, Texas.  Artie was born on May 30, 1906 near Itasca, Texas and is the daughter of Thomas David Carson (alias Thomas Henry Morrow, Jr.) and Laura Belle (Blanton) Carson.  Beryl and Artie Ferguson were the parents of four children:

   King Beryl Ferguson, Jr. (4.4.6.1), b. November 8, 1927, Houston Texas
   Ewin Lanell Ferguson (4.4.6.2), b. October 31, 1931, Hillsboro, Texas
   Patricia Lynne Ferguson (4.4.6.3), b. July 30, 1937, Hillsboro, Texas
   Richard Don Ferguson, b. October 7, 1939

Beryl Ferguson, Sr. died on February 22, 1944 in Brandon, Texas and was buried there in the Brandon Cemetery.  Artie later married Robert Melvin Brown and then married Jack Thomas Wyatt.  Artie (Carson) Wyatt died on November 3, 1961 in Fort Worth, Texas and was buried in the Brandon Cemetery.  Richard Ferguson died the same day that he was born and was buried in the Brandon Cemetery.

References:  1)  “House of Ferguson,” by Clara (Baldwin) Bryan, 1978;  2)  Family Group Sheet by Patricia (Ferguson) Williams, 1984

KING BERYL FERGUSON, JR. (4.4.6.1) is the son of King Beryl Ferguson and Artie Eula (Carson) Ferguson.  Beryl was born on November 8, 1927 in Houston Texas.  In January of 1949, Beryl Ferguson, Jr. married Frances Lorraine Wolfe in Fort Worth, Texas.  Frances was born in Woodson, Texas and is the daughter of Tim Wolfe and Winnie Wolfe.  Frances was previously married to a Mr. Hall.  Beryl and Frances Ferguson are the parents of three children:

   Jerry Don Hall (adopted by Beryl), b. October 25, 1948, Gorman, Texas
   Patti Francine Ferguson, b. September 10, 1951, Fort Worth, Texas
   Kenneth Beryl Ferguson, b. October 6, 1952, Fort Worth, Texas

Beryl Feguson, Jr. died on September 24, 1959 in Lovingston, Virginia and was buried in the Brandon Cemetery.  In February of 1969, Jerry Ferguson married Patricia Smalley (born December 4, 1952 in England).  Jerry and Patricia Ferguson have one son:  -  Christopher Paul Ferguson, b. Fort Worth, Texas.  Jerry later married a second time.  On February 13, 1970, Patti Ferguson married Owen Dale Summerville in Tarrant County, Texas.  Owen was born on June 25, 1954 in Arkansas.  Owen and Patti Summerville have two children:  -  Timothy Owen Summerville, b. October 11, 1971,  -  Jerrod Lee Summerville, b. November 8, 1974. On November 5, 1971, Kenneth Ferguson married Sandra Gene Smith in Tarrant County, Texas.  Sandra was born on June 15, 1947 in Oklahoma.  Kenneth and Sandra Ferguson have three children:  -  James Beryl Ferguson, b. December 27, 1972,  -  Azure Dee Ferguson, b. June 4, 1975,  -  Zachery Jack Ferguson, b. Ocotber 14, 1977.

References:  1)  “House of Ferguson,” by Clara (Baldwin) Bryan, 1978;  2)  Family Group Sheet by Patricia (Ferguson) Williams, 1984

EWIN LANELL FERGUSON (4.4.6.2) is the daughter of King Beryl Ferguson and Artie Eula (Carson) Ferguson.  Lanell was born on October 31, 1931 in Hillsboro, Texas.  On June 17, 1950, Lanell Ferguson married Lonnie Melton Jones in Longview, Texas.  Lonnie was born on August 29, 1928 in Longview, Texas and is the son of William Alfred Jones and Carrie Odie (Smith) Jones.  Lonnie and Lanell Jones are the parents of four children:

   Artie Elaine Jones, b. September 18, 1952, Fort Worth, Texas
   James Steven Jones, b. February 15, 1955, Fort Worth, Texas
   Scott Alan Jones, b. September 14, 1957, Fort Worth, Texas
   Judson Beryl Jones, b. July 25, 1958, Fort Worth, Texas

On June 14, 1974, James Ferguson married Debra Diane Rittenhouse.  In April of 1984, Scott Jones and his wife, Renee, were married.  Judson Ferguson married Susan Campbell.

References:  1)  “House of Ferguson,” by Clara (Baldwin) Bryan, 1978;  2)  Family Group Sheet by Patricia (Ferguson) Williams, 1984

PATRICIA LYNNE FERGUSON (4.4.6.3) is the daughter of King Beryl Ferguson and Artie Eula (Carson) Ferguson.  Patricia was born on July 30, 1937 in Hillsboro, Texas.  On July 30, 1954, Patricia Ferguson married Bobbie Gene Williams in Fort Worth, Texas.  Bobbie was born on December 26, 1929 in Bynum, Texas and is the son of Charlie Williams and Bertha (Abigail) Williams.  Bobbie and Patricia Williams are the parents of three children:

   Donna Lynn Williams, b. June 25, 1956, Fort Worth, Texas
   Rebecca Leigh Williams, b. August 31, 1958, Fort Worth, Texas
   Robert Andrew Williams, b. June 30, 1962, Fort Worth, Texas

Bobbie Gene served in the United States Army in Korea during the Korean War.  He is currently a captain in the Fort Worth Police Department.  On December 17, 1977, Donna Williams married Randal Earl Adley in Fort Worth, Texas.  Randal was born on May 2, 1957 in Fort Worth, Texas and is the son of Otdies Lee Adley and Patricia Latanne (Fanning) Adley.  Randal and Donna Adley have one daughter:  -  Christina Lynn Adley, b. October 29, 1981, Fort Worth, Texas.  On April 9, 1983, Rebecca Williams married Anthony Eugene Miculka in Fort Worth, Texas.  Anthony was born in September of 1959 in Fort Worth, Texas and is the son of Alfonse Emil Miculka and Josephine (Echols) Miculka.

References:  1)  “House of Ferguson,” by Clara (Baldwin) Bryan, 1978;  2)  Family Group Sheet by Patricia (Ferguson) Williams, 1984;  3)  Letter, Patricia (Ferguson) Williams to Robert Casey, May 25, 1984

ELSIE DEAN FERGUSON (4.4.7) is the daughter of Robert Marvin Ferguson and Odia Genieve (Bryan) Ferguson.  Elsie was born on July 9, 1901 in Brandon, Texas.  On October 12, 1917, Elsie Ferguson married Ottie Edwin Harwell in Cleburn, Texas.  Ottie was born on March 6, 1898 in Brooken, Texas and is the son of Rufus Elzie Harwell and Belle (Snodgrass) Harwell.  Ottie and Elsie Harwell were the parents of three children:

   Ottie Dean Harwell, b. December 13, 1922
   Eleanor Kathrynn Harwell (4.4.7.2), b. May 1, 1924, Brandon, Texas
   Travis Donald Harwell, b. June 28, 1936, Brandon, Texas

Elsie (Ferguson) Harwell died on February 16, 1951 in Brandon, Texas and was buried there in the Brandon Cemetery.  Ottie Harwell died on February 28, 1977 in Hillsboro, Texas and was buried in the Brandon Cemetery.  Ottie Dean Harwell died as an infant on December 21, 1922.  Travis Harwell never married.  Travis Harwell died on January 30, 1982 and was buried in Brandon, Texas.

Reference:  1)  Family Group Sheet by Eleanor (Harwell) Roberson, February, 1984

ELEANOR KATHRYNN HARWELL (4.4.7.2) is the daughter of Ottie Edwin Harwell and Elsie Dean (Ferguson) Harwell.  Eleanor was born on May 1, 1924 in Brandon, Texas.  On April 15, 1950’s, Eleanor Harwell married Thomas Estus Roberson, Jr. in Denton, Texas.  Tom was born on July 4, 1917 in Fort Worth, Texas and is the son of Thomas Estus Roberson and Avis Deborah (Campbell) Roberson.  Tom and Eleanor Roberson were the parents of two sons:

   Thomas Eric Roberson, b. February 27, 1954, Fort Worth, Texas
   Timothy Mark Roberson, b. October 1, 1957, Fort Worth, Texas

As of 1984, Eleanor (Harwell) Roberson was living in Fort Worth, Texas.  On June 26, 1977, Thomas Eric Roberson married Vickie Lynn Beard in Fort Worth, Texas.  Vickie was born on August 19, 1957 and is the daughter of Eldon Beard and Joan Beard.  Thomas and Vickie Roberson have two children:  -  Joanna Kathrynn Roberson, b. March 24, 1978, Fort Worth, Texas,  -  John Paul Eldon Roberson, b. July 7, 1980, Fort Worth, Texas.

Reference:  1)  Family Group Sheet by Eleanor (Harwell) Roberson, February, 1984

ELIZABETH ELLA BRYAN (4.5) is the daughter of Finus Ewing Bryan and Caledonia Ann (Revere) Bryan.  Lizzie was born on February 14, 1869 in Maury County, Tennessee.  On December 2, 1888, Lizzie Bryan married James Franklin Dyer in Hill County, Texas.  James was born in May of 1862 in Mississippi and is the son of John W. Dyer (born October, 1828).  James and Lizzie Dyer were the parents of one son:

   Archie Elkins Dyer (4.5.1), b. June 22, 1890, Bynum, Texas

In 1900, James and Lizzie Dyer were living in Hill County, Texas.  In 1910, James and Lizzie Dyer were living in Callahan County, Texas.  James Dyer was a rancher and oilman.  Lizzie (Bryan) Dyer died on October 8, 1945 in Baird, Texas.

References:  1)  1900 Census, Hill County, Texas;  2)  1910 Census, Callahan County, Texas;  3)  Family Group Sheet by Bernice (Brooks) Casey, 1976;  4)  Descendants of Archie Elkins Dyer by Colonel Dyer, 1975;  5)  Marriage Records of Hill County, Texas by Patricia (Ferguson) Williams

ARCHIE ELKINS DYER (4.5.1) is the son of James Franklin Dyer and Elizabeth Ella (Bryan) Dyer.  Archie Elkins “Colonel” Dyer was born on June 22, 1890 in Bynum, Texas.  On December 8, 1920, Colonel Dyer married Beulah May McWhorter (born June 28, 1897 in Baird, Texas).  Colonel and Beulah Dyer were the parents of five children:

   Marion Elizabeth Dyer (4.5.1.1), b. September 15, 1921, Baird, Texas
   Ada Ruth Dyer (4.5.1.2), b. November 4, 1923, Baird, Texas
   Archie Elkins Dyer, Jr. (4.5.1.3), b. March 5, 1927, Baird, Texas
   James Franklin Dyer (4.5.1.4), b. November 2, 1929, Baird, Texas
   Gayle Avon Dyer (4.5.1.5), b. August 11, 1932, Baird, Texas

Colonel Dyer was a rancher and oilman.  Colonel Dyer was an avid colletor of books written on Abraham Lincoln.  After his death, his extensive collection was donated to the University of Texas, Austin.  Colonel Dyer was a rancher near Baird, Texas.  Archie Dyer died on January 14, 1960 at Baird, Texas.

Reference:  1)  Descendants of Archie Elkins Dyer by Colonel Dyer, 1975

MARION ELIZABETH DYER (4.5.1.1) is the daughter of Archie Elkins Dyer and Beulah May (McWhorter) Dyer.  Marion was born on September 15, 1921 in Baird, Texas.  Marion Dyer received a degree from the University of Texas.  On July 11, 1946, Marion Dyer married Richard Brooks Windham in Baird, Texas.  Richard was born November 18, 1920 in Coleman County, Texas and is the son of Ernest Windham and Marie (Brooks) Windham.  Marion and Richard live in Baird, Texas and on the homeplace of Frank and Lizzie Dyer.  Richard and Marion Windham are the parents of four sons:

   Richard Brooks Windham, Jr., b. April 22, 1947, Abilene, Texas
   Jim Dyer Windham, b. August 13, 1949
   Tom Franklin Windham, b. September 6, 1951
   Billy Don Windham, b. January 14, 1955

On June 11, 1966, Richard Windham, Jr. married Deana Galentine (born October 13, 1948) and they have two children:  -  Wendy Rose Windham, b. September 1, 1968,  -  Sarah Faye Windham, b. October 26, 1970.  On June 9, 1968, Jim Dyer Windham married Kathlene Rumph (born May 1, 1948) and they have four children:  -  Kamie Kathlene Windham, b. January 18, 1970,  -  Jim Dyer Windham, Jr., b. July, 13, 1972,  -  Kerri Brooke Windham, b. November 8, 1977,  -  Marion Krystal Windham, b. August 27, 1983.  On April 20, 1983, Tom Windham married Jan Farmer and they have two children:  -  Teri Lynn Windham, b. March 30, 1984,  -  Traci Leann Windham, b. March 20, 1986.  On August 12, 1972, Billy Windham married Angelique Holland (born December 3, 1955) and they have one son:  -  Rill Richard Windham, b. July 25, 1973.  Billy Don Windham died on December 11, 1972.

Reference:  1)  Family Group Sheet by Marion (Dyer) Windham

ADA RUTH DYER (4.5.1.2) is the daughter of Archie Elkins “Colonel” Dyer and Beulah May (WcWhorter) Dyer.  Ruth was born November 4, 1923 in Baird, Texas.  Ruth Dyer graduated from the University of Texas in Austin.  On February 28, 1951, Ruth Dyer married Glenn Dale Elliott in Abilene, Texas.  Glenn was born February 25, 1921 in Dallas, Texas and is the son of Robert Byron Elliott and Ella Josephene (Croxdale) Elliott.  Glenn and Ruth Elliott are the parents of two daughters:

   Elizabeth Gayle Elliott, b. May 25, 1954, Baird, Texas
   Rebecca Jean Elliott, b. September 15, 1965

Glen Elliott is a rancher and they live in Baird, Texas.  On March 1, 1980, Elizabeth Elliott married William Schumacher and they have one son:  -  Robert Elliott Schumacher, b. February 20, 1984, Abilene, Texas.

Reference:  1)  Family Group Sheet by Ruth (Dyer) Elliott

ARCHIE ELKINS DYER, JR. (4.5.1.3) is the son of Archie Elkins “Colonel” Dyer and Beulah May (McWhorter) Dyer.  “Junior” was born March 5, 1927 in Baird, Texas.  Junior received a degree from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.  On October 30, 1958, Archie Elkins married Patricia Jane Barnhill in Clyde, Texas.  Patricia was born on November 7, 1934 in Baird, Texas and is the daughter of L. G. Barnhill and Wanda Merle (Hutchison) Barnhill.  Archie and Patricia Dyer are the parents of four children:

   Cathlene Dyer, b. September 6, 1960, Abilene, Texas
   Cynthia Dyer, b. November 29, 1961, Abilene, Texas
   Archie Elkin “Trey” Dyer, III, b. July 7, 1964, Abilene, Texas
   John Louis Dyer, b. October 24, 1967, Abilene, Texas

Archie Dyer, Jr. was a county judge in Callahan County, Texas.  Cathlene Dyer married Steven Ray Goldsmith.

Reference:  1)  Family Group Sheet by Ruth (Dyer) Elliott

JAMES FRANKLIN DYER (4.5.1.4) is the son of Archie Elkins “Colonel” Dyer and Beulah May (McWhorter) Dyer.  James was born on November 2, 1929 in Baird, Texas.  James Dyer received a degree from Sul Ross College in Alpine, Texas.  On May 31, 1951, James Dyer married Jan Yvonne Williams in Carlsbad, New Mexico.  Jan was born on February 6, 1932 in Holland, Texas and is the daughter of Audra Edward “Bill” Williams and Gladys Ellen (Smith) Williams.  James and Jan Dyer live in Fort Davis, Texas and they are the parents of two children:

   James Franklin Dyer, III, b. September 5, 1953, Baird, Texas
   Jamie Kay Dyer, b. February 10, 1955, Baird, Texas

On May 27, 1974, James Franklin Dyer, III married Kelie Jane Box.  James and Kelie Dyer have two daughters:  -  Amber Gayle Dyer, b. January 30, 1980, Alpine, Texas,  -  Amanda Jane Dyer, b. March 16, 1981, Alpine, Texas.  On July 26, 1977, Jamie Kay Dyer married David Paul Dean and they have three children:  -  Misty Michele Dean, b. April 6, 1975, Alpine, Texas,  -  David Paul Dean, b. October, 23, 1978, El Paso, Texas,  -  Robert Zachary Dean, b. November 24, 1981, El Paso, Texas.

Reference:  1)  Family Group Sheet by Jan (Williams) Dyer, January 12, 1987

GAYLE AVON DYER (4.5.1.5) is the daughter of Archie Elkins “Colonel” Dyer and Beulah May (McWhorter) Dyer.  Gayle was born on August 11, 1932 in Baird, Texas.  Gayle Dyer received a degree from Sul Ross College in Alpine, Texas.  On August 25, 1954, Gayle Dyer married Ira Roy Akers in Baird, Texas.  Ira was born on June 13, 1933 in San Antonio, Texas and is the son of Jesse James Akers and Leona (Manning) Akers.  Ira and Gayle Akers are the parents of four children:

   Ira Roy Akers, Jr., b. August 14, 1955, Baird, Texas
   Barbara Gay Akers, b. April 17, 1957, Baird, Texas
   Brenda Elaine Akers, b. January 29, 1961, Abilene, Texas
   Archie Gerald Akers, b. November 13, 1962, Baird, Texas

Ira Roy Akers, Sr. died on February 11, 1974 in Clyde, Texas while fighting an oil well fire.  Ira Arkers was buried in Baird, Texas.  Gayle (Dyer) Akers lives in Clyde, Texas and her two sons live close by to help with the ranch.  On August 6, 1977, Ira Roy “Iky” Akers married Debra Ann Williams and they live in Clyde, Texas.  Iky and Debra Akers have three children:  -  Christine Ann Akers, b. August 27, 1979, Abilene, Texas,  -  Catherine May Akers, b. August 25, 1979, Abilene, Texas,  -  Ira Roy Akers, III, b. September 5, 1984, Abilene, Texas.  Barbara Akers is single and lives in Fort Worth, Texas where she teaches school.  On November 9, 1985, Brenda Akers married Robert Morris Windham.  Robert and Brenda live in Flower Mound, Texas and both work in Dallas, Texas.  On June 8, 1985, Archie Gerald Akers married Lori Denise Moreland.  They live in Clyde, Texas where Archie ranches and Lori works in Abilene for a dentist.

Reference:  1)  Family Group Sheet by Gayle (Dyer) Akers

BELLE ERNESTINE BRYAN (4.7) is the daughter of Finus Ewing Bryan and Caledonia Ann (Revere) Bryan.  Belle was born on November 17, 1874 near Brandon, Texas.  On December 11, 1892, Belle Bryan was married to Wiley Pierce in Hill County, Texas by J. K. Walling, minister.  Wiley was born in 1873 in Blooming Grove, Navarro County, Texas and is the son of Thomas Pierce (1827 - 1902) and Mary (Pevehouse) Pierce (1832 - 1902).  Wiley and Belle Pierce lived near Hillsboro, Texas and were the parents of four children:

   Riley Cleveland Pierce (4.7.1), b. January 7, 1891, Hillsboro, Texas
   William Nelson Pierce (4.7.2), b. October 3, 1898, Hillsboro, Texas
   Mary Jo Pierce (4.7.3), b. May 25, 1901, Brandon, Texas
   Anna Belle Pierce (4.7.4), b. August 15, 1904, Texas

In 1900, Wiley and Belle Pierce were living in Hill County, Texas.  Belle (Bryan) Pierce died in childbirth on August 15, 1904 and was buried in the Brandon Cemetery near Brandon, Texas.  Wiley Pierce married a second time to Melinda “Linnie” Lloyd.  Linnie was born 1885 in Cameron, Milan County, Texas and is the daughter of George Washington Lloyd and Anna Catherine (Dees) Lloyd.  Wiley and Linnie Pierce had two children:  Thelma Faye Pierce (born March 29, 1911, Memphis, Texas) and Homer Dwight Pierce (born May 20, 1914, Friona, Texas).  Wiley Pierce was a rancher.  Wiley Pierce died on July 31, 1915 in Clovis, New Mexico and was buried in the Brandon Cemetery beside his first wife, Belle.  Melinda (Loyd) Pierce died in 1925 at in Waco, Texas and was buried in the Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, Texas.

In 1925, Thelma Pierce married Vernon A. Evans.  Vernon was born on June 9, 1903 and is the son of David Laurence Evans (1863 - 1949) and Fannie France (Langley) Evans (1865 - 1963).  Vernon and Thelma had no children.  Thelma worked as a saleslady at Goldstein-Megal, a department store in Waco, Texas, for twenty nine years.  Thelma was a family history researcher.  She was a diabetic for many years, having had a leg amputated above her knee.  Thelma (Pierce) Evans died on March 19, 1985 in Waco, Texas and Vernon Evans died on April 13, 1986.  Both were buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, Texas.  On October 22, 1938, Dwight Pierce married Hazel Maynard.  Hazel was born in Rosenthal, Texas and is the daughter of Walter Gerome Maynard (1890 - 1948) and Myrtle (Laughlin) Maynard (1890 - 1968).  Dwight and Hazel Pierce have one son:  Larry Dewayne Pierce (born October 13, 1945).  Dwight Pierce is a retired toy salesman.  Dwight and Hazel Pierce live in Lorena, Texas.  Larry is a graduate of Texas A. & M. and was an instructor in the Air Force for four years, stationed at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas.  On May 31, 1968, Larry Pierce married Vicki Lynn White of Waco, Texas and they have one son:  Shawn David Pierce (born August 16, 1971, Sheppard Air Force Base Hospital in Wichita Falls, Texas).  Vicki Lynn is employed by M & M Mars.  Larry is employed by General Electric Supply in Waco, Texas.

References:  1)  Marriage License, Willie Pierce and Miss Belle Bryant, 1892;  2)  1900 Census, Wiley and Belle Pierce, Hill County, Texas;  3)  “Descendants of Finus E. and Donia A. Bryan,” by Colonel Dyer, 1952;  4)  Letter, Clara (Baldwin) Bryan to Bernice Casey, March 29, 1976;  5)  Letter, Clara (Baldwin) Bryan to Bernice Casey, February 21, 1978;  6)  Interview, Walter P. Pruitt by Robert Casey, November 20, 1983;  7)  Interview, Barbara (Pruitt) Link by Robert Casey, October 27, 1986;  8)  Interview, Hazel (Maynard) Pierce by Robert Casey, October 29, 1986;  9)  Letter, Hazel (Maynard) Pierce to Bernice Casey, December 9, 1986

RILEY CLEVELAND PIERCE (4.7.1) was the son of Wiley Pierce and Belle Ernestine (Bryan) Pierce.  Riley was was born on January 7, 1891 in Hillsboro, Texas.  On November 11, 1919, Riley Pierce married Jennie Bell Medlen.  Jennie was born on April 14, 1893 in Indian Territory (now Oklahoma) and is the daughter of Francis Marion Medlen and Nancy Ann (Davis) Medlen.  Jennie was previously married to Ross Groves and he died.  Riley and Jennie Pierce were the parents of two daughters:

   Juliet Joyce Pierce (4.7.1.1), b. July 30, 1921
   Martha Marie Pierce, b. Graham, Texas

Riley Pierce died on March 7, 1948 in Azel, Parker County, Texas and Jennie (Medlen) Pierce died on January 7, 1963 in Helena, Arkansas.  Both were buried in Bridgeport, Texas.  Martha Marie Pierce died as an infant.

Reference:  1)  Letter, Judie (Porter) Free to Bernice Casey, Noveber 23, 1987

JULIET JOYCE PIERCE (4.7.1.1) is the daughter of Riley Cleveland Pierce and Jennie Bell (Medlen) Pierce.  Joyce was born July 30, 1921 in Bridgeport, Texas.  On April 13, 1941, Joyce Pierce married Jesse Edwin Porter in Jefferson, Texas.  Jesse was born in Craig, Arkansas and is the son of Edwin “Ed” Oscar Porter and Artie (Booth) Porter.  Jesse and Joyce Porter were the parents of five children:

   Juliet Elizabeth Porter, b. August 17, 1946, Fort Worth, Texas
   Jesse Edwin Porter, Jr., b. November 29, 1948, Helena, Arkansas
   Riley Pierce Porter, b. January 5, 1951, Helena, Arkansas
   Barbara Joyce Porter, b. September 10, 1954, Helena, Arkansas
   Janet Elaine Porter, b. October 3, 1957, Helena, Arkansas

Jesse Edwin Porter died on July 21, 1985 at Philmont Boy Scout Ranch, New Mexico and was buried in Cypert, Arkansas.  In 1987, Joyce (Pierce) Porter was living in West Helena, Arkansas.  On September 24, 1966, Juliet “Judie” Porter married Ronald Lee Free and they have four children:  -  Rachel Free, b. 1972,  -  Amanda Free, b. 1975,  -  Jon Free, b. 1978,  -  Matt Free, b. 1985.  Ronald Free is a pharmacist in West Helena, Arkansas where Ronald and Judie Free live.  On July 31, 1971, Jesse Edwin “Rusty” Porter married Cynthia Ann Sly and they have three children:  -  Katie Porter, b. 1974,  -  Jed Porter, b. 1978,  -  Sarah Porter, b. 1979.  Rusty and Cynthia Porter live in West Helena, Arkansas where Rusty is an attorney.

On August 30, 1980, Riley Porter married Denise Lee Bagley and they have one daughter:  -  Jennie Porter, b. 1982.  Riley is an Air Force Reserve Pilot and runs the family furniture store in West Helena, Arkansas.  Barbara Joyce Porter died as an infant on September 21, 1954 in Helena, Arkansas.  On December 15, 1980, Janet Porter married Charles Alan Ainley and they have two daughters:  -  Meredith Ainley, b. 1985,  -  Madison Ainley, b. 1987.  Alan and Janet Ainley live in Paragould, Arkansas where Alan is a dentist.

Reference:  1)  Letter, Judie (Porter) Free to Bernice Casey, Noveber 23, 1987

WILLIAM NELSON PIERCE (4.7.2) was the son of Wiley Pierce and Belle Ernestine (Bryan) Pierce.  Nelson was born October 3, 1898 in Hillsboro, Texas.  On October 14, 1922 William Nelson Pierce married Thelma Hough in Hereford, Texas.  Thelma was born March 10, 1900 in Canyon, Texas and was the daughter of Reece A. Hough and Matilda Ann (Robeson) Hough.  Nelson and Thelma (Hough) Pierce were the parents of three children:

   William Nelson Pierce, Jr. (4.7.2.1), b. January 23, 1925, Perryton, Texas
   Lora Jean Pierce (4.7.2.2), b. March 28, 1927, Canyon, Texas
   Peggy Ann Pierce (4.7.2.3), b. October 19, 1930, Bovina, Texas

Nelson Pierce worked for the Santa Fe Railroad.  Nelson Pierce, Sr. died of a heart attack on March 5, 1947 in Clovis, New Mexico and was buried in the Heart Cemetery in Booker, Texas.  In 1982, Thelma (Hough) Pierce moved to Claude, Texas and lives by her only surviving sister.

Reference:  1)  Letter, W. N. Pierce, Jr. to Bernice Casey, March 15, 1987

WILLIAM NELSON PIERCE, Jr. (4.7.2.1) is the son of William Nelson Pierce, Sr. and Thelma (Hough) Pierce.  Bill was born in Perryton, Texas.  On October 20, 1946, Bill Pierce married Dona Ellen Hawkey in Waynoka, Oklahoma.  Dona was born on July 22, 1925 in Waynoka, Oklahoma.  Bill and Dona Pierce were the parents of two sons:

   Jack William Pierce, b. July 25, 1950, Waynoka, Oklahoma
   Charles Wayne Pierce, b. August 25, 1953, Amarillo, Texas

Dona (Hawkey) Pierce died on January 7, 1970 in Amarillo, Texas.  On June 2, 1970, Bill Pierce married Vera Campbell and they live in Amarillo, Texas.  On August 1, 1970, Jack William Pierce married Paula Jo Robertson.  On June 15, 1973, Charles Pierce married Paula White in Alva, Oklahoma.

Reference:  1)  Letter, W. N. Pierce, Jr. to Bernice Casey, March 15, 1987

LORA JEAN PIERCE (4.7.2.2) is the daughter of William Nelson Pierce, Sr. and Thelma (Hough) Pierce.  Jean was born on March 28, 1927 in Canyon, Texas.  On December 16, 1945, Jean Pierce married Cleo L. Kerns in Booker, Texas.  Cleo and Jean Kerns are the parents of three sons:

   Rick Nelson Kerns, b. July 31, 1948, Perryton, Texas
   Scot Lane Kerns, b. October 2, 1955
   Mark Warren Kerns, b. December 13, 1959

In 1964, Jean (Pierce) Kerns married Glenn McCubbin and they live in Stillwater, Oklahoma.  Rick Kerns attended Stillwater schools and Oklahoma State University.  On May 24, 1970, Rick Nelson Kerns married Pat Shanklin, daughter of John Shanklin of Stillwater, Oklahoma.  Rick and Pat Kerns have three children:  -  Chrystal Jean Kerns, b. April 5, 1971, Stillwater, Oklahoma,  -  Carrie Lane Kerns, b. December 26, 1973, Stillwater, Oklahoma,  -  Cameron Wade Kerns, b. January 26, 1977, Stillwater, Oklahoma.  Rick is a supervisor for Southwestern Bell.

Scot Lane Kerns attended Stillwater schools and graduated from Oklahoma State University, School of Accounting.  On March 21, 1981, Scot Lane Kerns married Tracey Chandler, daughter of Harold Chandler of Dallas, Texas.  Scot and Tracey Kerns have three children:  -  Fauna Jo Kerns, b. January 21, 1982,  -  Bryan Scot Kerns, b. March 28, 1984,  -  Sean Michael Kerns, b. July 31, 1986.  Scot Kerns is Staff Analyst for MAPCO in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Mark Kerns attended Stillwater schools and Oklahoma State University.  On May 22, 1981, Mark Kerns married Lorri Eldridge.  Lori is the daughter of Gene Eldridge and Shirley (Coker) Eldridge of Muskogee, Oklahoma.  Mark and Lori Kerns have two children:  -  Amber Renee Kerns, b. June 18, 1983,  -  Brandon Lee Kerns, b. February 12, 1987.  Mark Kerns is the manager of the family paint and body shop, Mac’s Body Shop, in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Reference:  1)  Letter, Jean McCubbin to Bernice Casey, September 15, 1987

PEGGY ANN PIERCE (4.7.2.3) is the daughter of William Nelson Pierce, Sr. and Thelma (Hough) Pierce.  Peggy was born on October 19, 1930 in Bovina, Texas.  On June 14, 1948, Peggy Ann Pierce married Wilburn Cornelius Anderson in Booker, Texas.  Wilburn and Peggy Anderson are the parents of three children:

   Tony Cornelius Anderson, b. July 31, 1950, Perryton, Texas
   Janie Lynn Anderson, b. July 4, 1953, Amarillo, Texas
   Lawrence Pierce Anderson, b. June 20, 1956, LaJunta, Colorado

Reference:  1)  Letter, Peggy Ann Pierce to Bernice Casey, May 14, 1987

MARY JO PIERCE (4.7.3) is the daughter of Wiley Pierce and Belle Ernstine (Bryan) Pierce.  Mary Jo Pierce was born on May 25, 1901 in Brandon, Texas.  Mary Jo Pierce married Henry Lee Stanley.  Henry was born September 18, 1897 in Amarillo, Texas and is the son of Alfred Edward Stanley and Mattie Olive (Crow) Stanley.  Henry and Mary Stanley were the parents of six children:

   James Wiley Stanley (4.7.3.1), b. April 18, 1919, Friona, Texas
   Eddie Bell Stanley, b. June 18, 1921, Friona, Texas
   Doris Lee Stanley, b. July 18, 1923, Friona, Texas
   Paul Henry Stanley, b. April 3, 1926, Friona, Texas
   Betty Jo Stanley, b. August 3, 1928, Friona, Texas
   Dollie Marie Stanley, b. June 29, 1930, Friona, Texas

Henry Stanley was a driller of water wells and they lived in Thermopolis, Wyoming for 23 years.  Henry died on May 6, 1957 in Thermopolis, Wyoming and was buried in the Riverside Cemetery.  Mary Jo married a second time to Bill Gillette.  Mary Jo (Pierce) Gillette died in March of 1984 at Riverton, Wyoming and was buried at Thermopolis, Wyoming.  Eddie Belle Stanley married Bill Purvis and they have two children:  -  Walter Purvis,  -  Brenda Lee Purvis.  As of 1986, Eddie Belle (Stanley) Purvis was living in Vancouver, Washington.  Eddie Bell (Stanley) Purvis died in December of 1986.  Doris Lee Stanley married Stan Tadorvich who was Sheriff of Thermopolis, Wyoming.  Stan and Doris Lee Tadorvich were the parents of three children:  -  Patsy Lee Tadorvich,  -  Stanley Michael Tadorvich,  -  Terry Tadorvich.  Doris (Stanley) Tadorvich died August, 1957.

Paul Stanley and his wife, Violet, have three children:  -  David Stanley,  -  Curtis Stanley,  -  Valerie Stanley.  As of 1986, Paul Stanley was living in South Bend, Washington.  Betty Jo Stanley married Richard Schrock and they have three children:  -  J. R. Schrock,  -   Karen Schrock,  -  Hayward Schrock.  As of 1986, Betty Jo (Stanley) Schrock was living in Casper, Wyoming.  Dollie Stanley married Paul Owen Brownfield and they have three children:  -  Paula Brownfield, b. June 1, 1960,  -  Kim Brownfield, b. May 3, 1966,  -  Shelly Brownfield, b. September 1, 1960s.  As of 1986, Dolly (Stanley) Brownfield was living in Rivertown, Wyoming.

References:  1)  Interview, Hazel (Maynard) Pierce by Robert Casey, October 29, 1986;  2)  Interview, Barbara (Pruitt) Link by Robert Casey, October 27, 1986;  3)  Interview, Kim Brownfield by Robert Casey, November 2, 1986;  4)  Letter, James W. Stanley to Bernice Casey, September 1, 1987;  5)  Letter, Helen M. Stanley to Bernice Casey, September 1, 1987

JAMES WILEY STANLEY (4.7.3.1) is the son of Henry Lee Stanley and Mary Jo (Pierce) Stanley.  James was born on April 18, 1919 in Friona, Texas.  James flew on B-29’s during World War II.  His plane was shot down during the war and he was a prisoner of war.  On July 18, 1947, James Wiley Stanley married Helen Mannos at Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah.  Helen was born July 7, 1925 in Jacksonville, Florida and is the daughter of James Mannos and Kaliopi (Monou) Mannos.  James and Helen Stanley are the parents of three children:

   James Russell Stanley, b. September 30, 1951
   Michael Henry Stanley, b. February 18, 1954
   Sandra Kay Stanley, b. November 10, 1961

As of 1987, James and Helen Stanley were living in San Antonio, Texas.  James Russell attended San Antonio College and Universiy of Texas for five years.  On June 4, 1983, James Stanley married Sue Ann Sunday.  James is now working as Big Ticket Sales Manager for Dillards Department Stores, Division Office, San Antonio, Texas.  Sue Ann (Sunday) Stanley works for Dillards, as Visual Coordinator in Dillards Division Office.  They are living in San Antonio, Texas.  On June 20, 1981, Michael Stanley married Wanda Louise Youngblood.  Michael is Vice President and co-owner of Colon Ad Products Company, a logo and cap company.  Michael and Wanda Stanley have two children:  -  Alexandra Michelle Stanley, b. August 4, 1983, San Antonio, Texas,  -  Michael Shea Stanley, b. May 12, 1985, San Antonio, Texas.  Sandra Stanley is graduate of Texas A. & M. University in Bryan, Texas with a Bio Medical Science Degree and Pharmaceutical Marketing.  She is now working for Merk, Sharpe and Dohme Pharmaceutical Company and lives in Waco, Texas.

Reference:  1)  Letter, Helen M. Stanley to Bernice Casey, September 1, 1987

ANNA BELLE PIERCE (4.7.4) is the daughter of Wiley Pierce and Belle Ernstine (Bryan) Pierce.  Belle was born on August 15, 1904 in Texas.  Belle Pierce married Byron Sylvester Pruitt.  Byron is the son of Marcus Pruitt and Vannie (Hudspeth) Pruitt.  Byron and Belle Pruitt were the parents of three children:

   Walter Pierce Pruitt, b. June 11, 1927
   Infant Son
   Barbara Pruitt, b. May 26, 1941

Anna Belle (Pierce) Pruitt died in 1962 in Yazoo City, Mississippi and was buried there.  Byron Pruitt later married Mrs. Willie Maude Stevens.  Byron Pruitt died on July 25, 1967 in Cleveland, Texas and was buried in the Cedar Crest Cemetery in Baytown, Texas.  Walter Pruitt married Mary Lanier.  Walter Pruitt is a Certified Public Accountant.  As of 1976, Walter Pruitt was living in Midland, Texas.  As of 1983, Walter Pruitt was living in Farmers Branch, Texas.  A son of Byron and Belle Pruitt died within twenty-four hours of his birth.  Barbara Pruitt first married Melvin Harris in Mississippi and they had two children:  -  Daughter, b. October, 1958,  -  Mike Harris.  Melvin Harris died.  Barbara married a second time to Kent Broome and as of 1976, they were living in Mesquite, Texas.  Barbara married a third time to Alvin Francis Link.  From 1983 to 1986, they were living in Pueblo, Colorado.

References:  1)  “Descendants of Finus E. and Donia A. Bryan,” by Colonel Dyer, 1952;  2)  Letter, Clara (Baldwin) Bryan to Bernice Casey, March 29, 1976;  3)  Letter, Clara (Baldwin) Bryan to Bernice Casey, February 21, 1984;  4)  Letter, Clara (Baldwin) Bryan to Robert Casey, November 15, 1983;  5)  Interview, Walter P. Pruitt by Robert Casey, November 20, 1983;  6)  Interview, Barbara (Pruitt) Link by Robert Casey, October 27, 1986;  7)  Letter, Dwight and Hazel Pierce to Robert Casey, December, 9, 1986

DONIA EWING BRYAN (4.9) is the daughter of Finus Ewing Bryan and Caledonia Ann (Revere) Bryan.  Ewing was born on August 29, 1880 in Hill County, Texas.  On December 31, 1903, Ewing Bryan married Charles C. Price in Hill County, Texas.  C. C. was born on August 31, 1872.  In 1920, C. C. and Ewing Price were living in Hill County, Texas.  C. C. and Ewing Price had no children.  Ewing (Bryan) Price died on December 27, 1920 and C. C. Price died on September 9, 1949.

References:  1)  1920 Census, Hill County, Texas;  2)  Marriage License, C. C. Price and Ewing Bryant, 1903;  3)  “Descendants of Finus E. and Donia Bryan,” by Colonel Dyer, 1952

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John Whitfield Bryan (4.10) and Birch (Bryan) Smith (4.11)
Ca. 1900
Bernice (Brooks) Casey Collection